6th Grade:  Digital Safety & Security

The 6th graders begin middle school by learning how to be safe online.  Students will feel empowered to be able to do the following...
  • Understanding the key concepts:  Safe v Risky, Privacy, Security, identity, Footprints, Phishing, Positive v Negative, Predator, Cat fishing, Creative Commons and Copyright.
  • Know how to keep personal information private
  • Know the difference between public and private online
  • Understand how to set up a safe and private online profile with strong passwords
  • Understand "friending" and "following" online by only associated online with people they know if real life.
  • How to keep talk "safe" and positive online
  • Learn how to set up safe passwords and how to keep them safe
  • Learn how to STOP, BLOCK and TELL when they are confronted with a stranger or uncomfortable situation online
  • Learn to use creative commons copyright when searching for media to reuse, modify or remix online.

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